Question

Match the following trophic levels with examples.

• A. A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-V
• B. A-IV, B-V, C-II, D-III
• C. A-I, B-III, C-V, D-II
• D. A-I, B-V, C-II, D-III

Hint:

Producers $\rightarrow$ Primary consumers $\rightarrow$ Secondary consumers $\rightarrow$ Tertiary consumers.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Identify the first trophic level.
Producers occupy first trophic level. \[ \text{Grass} \rightarrow \text{First trophic level} \]

Step 2: Identify primary consumer.
Grasshopper feeds on plants. \[ \text{Grasshopper} \rightarrow \text{Second trophic level} \]

Step 3: Identify secondary consumer.
Snake feeds on herbivores. \[ \text{Snake} \rightarrow \text{Third trophic level} \]

Step 4: Identify higher consumer.
Vulture occupies higher trophic position. \[ \text{Vulture} \rightarrow \text{Fourth trophic level} \] Thus, \[ A-I,\; B-V,\; C-II,\; D-III \] \[ \boxed{\text{Option (D)}} \]